Ferris State University’s newest transfer students, Ann and Fry, are a little different from their classmates. This spring they will head to class without backpacks, books or laptops. They also don’t eat, drink, breathe or have birth certificates. Ann and Fry are AIs created by the Michigan-based university, which is enrolling them in courses. The project is a mix of researching artificial intelligence and online classrooms while getting a peek into a typical student’s experience. “As the student and external environment changes and evolves, we need to make sure we’re prepared and ready to deliver educational experiences that are just as impactful,” said Kasey Thompson, Ferris State’s special assistant to the president for innovation and entrepreneurship.
